Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #725

Question 1

Change to passive: 'They put off the meeting due to the inconvenience of the minister.'

Accepted Answer

The meeting was put off due to the inconvenience of the minister — Simple past active → simple past passive ('was put off').

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The meeting is put off due to the inconvenience of the minister

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The meeting is being put off due to the inconvenience of the minister

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The meeting has been put off due to the inconvenience of the minister

Question 2

The Kerala Education Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala Education Act of 1958 brought private aided schools under state regulation — sparked the 1959 Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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1972

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1994

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1948

Question 3

Antonym of HIDE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reveal — Hide ↔ reveal.‌​‍

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Conceal

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Bury

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Cover

Question 4

In the context of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and its implementation in government and aided schools in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role and composition of a School Management Committee (SMC)?

Accepted Answer

B. The SMC's key function is to prepare the School Development Plan and monitor the school's functioning, with at least three-fourths of its members being parents/guardians. — The RTE Act, 2009 (Sections 21 and 22) mandates the formation of School Management Committees (SMCs) in government and aided schools. Their primary roles include preparing the School Development Plan (SDP) and monitoring the school's functioning, including the utilization of government grants and ensuring child rights. Crucially, at least three-fourths of the SMC members must be parents or guardians of children studying in the school, ensuring strong community participation. SMCs do not appoint teachers, decide curriculum, or act solely as disciplinary bodies.

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A. The SMC is mainly responsible for appointing teachers and deciding the school curriculum, comprising only teachers and local politicians.

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C. The SMC exclusively focuses on collecting school fees and managing infrastructure, consisting predominantly of philanthropists and school alumni.

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D. The SMC acts solely as a disciplinary committee for students and staff, with its members appointed directly by the District Education Officer.

Question 5

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

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Elephants

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Tigers

Question 6

A.R. Raja Raja Varma:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Panini — Linguist — 'Kerala Panini'.‌​‍

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Historian

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Musician

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Poet only

Question 7

Anganwadi centres function under which programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ICDS — ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) operates through Anganwadi centres.‌​‍

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NRDP

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KUDUMBASHREE

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IRDP

Question 8

Which statement aligns with the principle that intrinsic motivation is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation in long-term learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation fosters deeper engagement and persistence because it is driven by personal interest and curiosity. — Intrinsic motivation is sustainable because it stems from internal drive, leading to deeper, self-sustained engagement. Option B correctly captures this, while options A and C incorrectly assume extrinsic rewards can replace intrinsic motivation long-term. Option D is impractical as extrinsic rewards (e.g., grades) are often necessary in structured learning environments.

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A. Extrinsic rewards like grades or certificates can sustain motivation indefinitely if consistently administered.

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C. Students motivated by extrinsic rewards are more likely to develop a genuine love for the subject.

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D. Schools should eliminate extrinsic rewards entirely to promote intrinsic motivation.

Question 9

Art 368:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amendment procedure — Procedure for Constitutional Amendment.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Citizenship

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Panchayat

Question 10

Who is called the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar — Dr. ‌​‍Ambedkar, as Chair of the Drafting Committee, is widely regarded as the Father/Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution.

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Rajendra Prasad

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Sardar Patel

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #725